Summary

• SpeechRater™ is a technology developed by ETS® to assess spoken responses in the TOEFL iBT® Speaking section.

• My Speaking Score uses the ETS® SpeechRater™ scoring engine to provide users with score estimates and comparison data for their TOEFL® Speaking responses.
• Users can access SpeechRater reports in My Speaking Score to identify areas of improvement in delivery, language use, and topic development.
• SpeechRater has been used since 2006 to help test takers prepare for TOEFL Speaking and assess real TOEFL Speaking responses on test day.

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Explanation

SpeechRater™ is an advanced technology developed by ETS® specifically designed to evaluate spontaneous speech in the Speaking section of the TOEFL iBT® test. It utilizes speech recognition technology to assess spoken responses.

My Speaking Score harnesses the power of the ETS® SpeechRater™ scoring engine to provide users with accurate score estimates for their TOEFL® Speaking responses. Additionally, it offers valuable comparison data that allows users to gauge their performance against similar TOEFL® Speaking responses.

Within My Speaking Score, users can access detailed SpeechRater reports, offering comprehensive insights into various aspects of their response delivery, language use, and topic development. These reports assist users in identifying areas that require improvement in their TOEFL Speaking responses.

Since its inception in 2006, ETS has been utilizing SpeechRater to aid test takers in preparing for the Speaking section of the TOEFL test. This technology has established itself as a reliable and validated tool, not only assisting our users in TOEFL Speaking preparation, but also serving as an assessment mechanism for real TOEFL Speaking responses delivered on test day.